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GOP video uses Rezko verdict to attack Obama :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Barack Obama
Summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English
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A former fund-raiser for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has been found guilty in Chicago of fraud, attempted bribery and money laundering. (article 1)
The Illinois senator, who was not accused of any wrongdoing in connection with the case, has donated more than $150,000 ($75,000) raised for him by Mr Rezko to charity. (article 1)
Speaking after the verdict, Mr Obama said: " This isn't the Tony Rezko I knew, but now he has been convicted by a jury on multiple charges that once again shines a spotlight on the need for reform. (article 1)
In the course of the nine-week trial, prosecutors claimed that Mr Rezko used his influence over Illinois government boards to extort millions of dollars in bribes and campaign donations. (article 1)
His defence lawyers argued that the Syrian-born businessman wanted nothing for himself and raised money for his favourite politicians out of a passion for politics. (article 1)
Mr Obama's links to Mr Rezko, whom he had known for years, brought the first whiff of scandal to his election campaign. (article 1)
The Republican National Committee issued a statement after the verdict saying that Mr Obama "has maintained a friendship with a now convicted felon" (article 1)
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Source articles
- Obama fund-raiser guilty of fraud (BBC News, 06/05/2008, 320 words)
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